2001 Volvo V70 XC review from North America
"My Volvo is a"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have needed a new shift interlock cable.
I have had 2 rear door hatches.
At 40K, I needed to replace brake pads.
At 35K, new tires were needed and now, again at 57K, a second set!
There has been an ongoing software problem that causes surging of the throttle on the highway.
I have had to replace the CD player.
Finally, I am replacing the left rear wheel bearing.
General comments?
This car is wonderful. It truly is a joy to drive-- when it is working! The interior is very nicely designed and it is a solid feeling car.
I have surmised through owning this car for 2 years that the reason Volvos are so safe is because they are always in the shop.
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| Excellent car, relatively inexpensive. |
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| Ostensibly a stable horse, but a race horse if limitations are tweaked |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | turbo Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 7000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 57000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Villager |
| Date of Entry | 4th August, 2003 |